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NY A03315
Bill
Status
6/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member advisory board on food safety protection and inspection within the Department of Agriculture and Markets
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Governor appoints 7 members including at least 2 food safety experts from state research universities, 1 retail food industry representative, 1 food manufacturing/processing representative, and 1 farmer; Assembly Speaker and Senate Temporary President each appoint 2 members (1 consumer representative and 1 food industry representative); Assembly and Senate minority leaders each appoint 1 member
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Invites representatives from county/municipal health departments, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service, and New York State Department of Health to attend meetings as ex officio members
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Board shall advise the Commissioner on food safety policy, review adequacy of food safety protection and inspection programs, and recommend changes to laws, regulations, and department programs to improve food safety enforcement
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Appointments must be completed within 180 days of the act becoming law, with the initial meeting held within 30 days after all appointments are finalized
Legislative Description
Requires the creation of a nine member advisory board within the department of agriculture and markets on food safety and inspection programs; such board is to advise, counsel and confer with the commissioner of agriculture and markets on matters dealing with enforcement of laws and regulations regarding food safety and protection and shall make recommendations regarding any necessary statutory or regulatory changes.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/15/2016